DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT POLICY The University of North Alabama (“UNA”) is committed to a learning and work environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNA is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that respects and values all of its members. I. Policy This Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, and all other characteristics protected by state or federal law (collectively, “protected status” or “protected characteristics”). This prohibition includes discrimination and harassment based on the perception of an individual’s protected status, even if that perception is incorrect. The Policy also prohibits related misconduct, such as sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and retaliation. The Policy should be read consistently with all applicable federal, state, and local laws addressing discrimination, harassment, and related misconduct. These include, but are not limited to, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 (42 U.S.C. Section 1981), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, and the Alabama Clarke-Figures Equal Pay Act. II. Jurisdiction/Scope The Policy applies to all members of the UNA community (which includes collectively and without limitation, all individuals who are enrolled at, employed by, appointed by, affiliated with, or otherwise engaged in any activity sponsored by or undertaken on behalf of UNA) and applies to all Prohibited Conduct that occurs on UNA property and/or during participation or attempted participation in a UNA program or activity. UNA will respond appropriately to conduct that occurs off UNA property and/or outside of a UNA-related program or activity, including off-campus or online conduct that is not part of a UNA program or activity if the alleged Prohibited Conduct is contributing to a hostile environment that occurs within a UNA program or activity. UNA maintains the discretion to address conduct that occurs off campus and/or outside of a UNA-related program or activity that does not contribute to a hostile environment within a UNA program or activity pursuant to this Policy or any other appropriate policy. Members of the UNA community covered by this Policy include, but are not limited to, trustees, full and part- time students and employees, including faculty members, staff, undergraduate students, graduate students, scholars and fellows, researchers, student employees, volunteers, interns, trainees, temporary and contract employees. Members of the UNA community may also include third parties engaging in a UNA program or activity, including, but not limited to, applicants for admission and employment, visitors, visiting scholars, conference attendees, exchange students, employees of UNA contractors and vendors to the extent they are participating in a UNA-sponsored program or activity, and program participants. When UNA receives reports from individuals who are not participating in UNA programs or activities, it will evaluate those reports promptly and determine the applicability of the Policy and what, if any, action is warranted. UNA retains the discretion to use any of its existing procedures, processes, and/or other resolution mechanisms to address the reports and complaints of Prohibited Conduct committed by individuals who are affiliated with UNA, but who do not fall into the category of a student, faculty, or staff respondent. Some types of harassment and related misconduct may be criminal in nature and can also be reported to law enforcement. For on-campus reports, contact University Police Department at (256) 756-4357 (HELP), and for off-campus reports call either 911 (emergencies) or the local non-emergency law enforcement number.
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